Curious George is viewed by many as a cultural icon. His books are sold around the world, in many different languages, but very few people know about his creators. The parents that nurtured and raised their idea into what it has become today.

Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators is a documentary that aims to tell that story after receiving its funding on Kickstarter.

Using a combination of animations and talking head interviews, Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators discusses how Hans and Margret Rey escaped Nazi occupied France with the manuscript and brought it to America.

This documentary looks like it will have many people reaching for the tissues.

Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators is out on digital and VOD August 15th!